I developed a taste for scotch when I turned 50. Glenlivet 12 is my everyday Scotch but I keep a bottle of Laproig Select, Talisker Storm and Arbeg around for special occasions. I really like the smoky peaty stuff. I recently developed a taste for Bourbons but some are a little "hot" for me but some of my favorites are George Dickel and Four Roses. But alas, where I live Bud Light, Busch Light Peach and Windsor are considered top shelf and for the few Scotch drinkers Passport is top shelf.

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